2014 World Cup Archives

2 min

Ex-Germany superstar Mesut Ozil announces retirement from the pitch

During the Qatar World Cup, local fans hit back at Germany’s team by holding pictures of the former footballer. Germany’s World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil will hang up his boots…

4 min

From dictatorship to sports: Ezequiel Fernández Moores reminisces on World Cup coverage since 1978

For Ezequiel Fernández Moores, the coverage of the World Cup was his gateway to sports journalism, as options were limited due to the ferocious dictatorship in his country. “My best…

2 min

Cameroon first African team to unveil Qatar World Cup squad

Cameroon’s Rigobert Song has revealed his squad for Qatar, featuring a mix of capped footballers and young stars for the upcoming World Cup. Among the most capped players, Inter goalkeeper…

2 min

Former Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain to hang up boots at end of season

Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain will bid farewell to the pitches as he has announced he will retire at the end of Inter Miami’s 2022 Major League Soccer campaign. River…

2 min

Life

DSP: Three things Qatar can learn from Brazil’s World Cup

A Doha Stadium Plus sports reporter shares his observations about Brazil's World Cup, and urges Qatar to focus on three things before it's turn to host begins.

4 min

Life

Qatar’s first test of cooling tech at open-air fan zone passes muster

Some who attended last night's Brazil vs. Chile screening even recommended you bring a sweater to watch the games at Katara.

3 min

Life

Qatar to test cooling technology with upcoming World Cup fan zone

A new purpose-built family zone is being set up at Katara and will screen the last 16 matches of the World Cup live, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SCDL) has announced.

3 min

Brazil World Cup could cause mobile internet slowdown in Qatar

Experts say the 2014 tournament could be the most watched and most streamed football event in history, and that telecom providers should prepare accordingly.

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